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YK53 PJU

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Green Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourGreen
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Ford Fiesta Petrol 1242cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 11 (56% pass rate). It has 115,990 miles on the clock, averaging 7,837 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for YK53 PJU

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,990
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 11 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
7,837

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading115,990 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year7,837
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YK53 PJU 13k39k64k90k116k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,990 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,988 miles
Since last MOT+5,356 miles
PASS
Mileage110,632 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,630 miles
Since last MOT+6,013 miles
PASS
Mileage104,617 miles
Since last MOT+145 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,472 miles
Since last MOT+6,434 miles
PASS
Mileage98,038 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,038 miles
Since last MOT+1,066 miles
PASS
Mileage96,972 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,972 miles
Since last MOT+2,506 miles
PASS
Mileage94,466 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,466 miles
Since last MOT+8,152 miles
PASS
Mileage86,314 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,312 miles
Since last MOT+8,898 miles
PASS
Mileage77,414 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,414 miles
Since last MOT+10,078 miles
PASS
Mileage67,336 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,336 miles
Since last MOT+10,260 miles
PASS
Mileage57,076 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,041 miles
Since last MOT+13,372 miles
PASS
Mileage43,669 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,632 miles
Since last MOT+13,453 miles
PASS
Mileage30,179 miles
Since last MOT+13,620 miles
PASS
Mileage16,559 miles
Since last MOT+3,671 miles
PASS
Mileage12,888 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Fiesta

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Fiesta models (2002–2008), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

1. Coolant thermostat housing (plastic outlet on cylinder head)

Plastic housing cracks or warps, O-ring seal fails, releasing fragments into cooling system.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 PJU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYK — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YK53 PJU

What car is YK53 PJU?

YK53 PJU is a green Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Leeds in 2003.

What is the mileage of YK53 PJU?

The last recorded mileage for YK53 PJU was 115,990 miles, recorded on 22 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YK53 PJU passed its MOT?

YK53 PJU has had 25 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (14 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 22 Feb 2020.

Is YK53 PJU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YK53 PJU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is YK53 PJU?

YK53 PJU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.